Non-communicable diseases in humanitarian settings: ten essential questions

Non-communicable diseases in humanitarian settings: ten essential questions

Abstract Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the primary cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Specific attention needs to be given in fragile and crisis-affected contexts, where health systems have even more difficulties in addressing and managing these diseases. Humanitarian actors in...

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Main Authors: S. Aebischer Perone, E. Martinez, S. du Mortier, R. Rossi, M. Pahud, V. Urbaniak, F. Chappuis, O. Hagon, F. Jacquérioz Bausch, D. Beran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Conflict and Health
Subjects:
Non-communicable diseases
Chronic diseases
Conflicts
Crises
Humanitarian emergencies
Continuum of care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13031-017-0119-8

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